Child Nutrition Services Worker I

Child Nutrition Services Worker I at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/18/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/11/2026

Contact

Sarah Venters

(760) 638-6519

Number of Openings

2

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add l Salary Info

Range 18 (starting at $19.93 - $23.49) + Longevity after completion of 6 years of service

Length of Work Year

School Term (180 days + 14 paid holidays)

Employment Type

Part Time

Hours per day

3.5 hrs

Location

Valley Center High School

Purpose of posting

To establish a list of eligible candidates for both permanent and temporary (substitute) Child Nutrition Services Workers.

About the Employer

VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK - 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The job of Child Nutrition Services Worker I was established for the purpose/s of preparing food, cooking, baking, distribution and service to customers in a professional and courteous manner; verifying quantities of stock items and food served; collecting funds for food served as needed; maintaining facilities in a safe and sanitary condition; reporting information to maintain required records accurately. This job participates in the food service operation at an assigned school site kitchen facility and reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Services.

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Requirements / Qualifications

If you do not currently hold a Food Handler s Card, the following are some online options, authorized by the County of San Diego. http://www.123premierfoodsafety.com/SanDiegoCounty $9.95 English & Spanish http://www.aplusfoodsafety.com/ $12.95 English & Spanish http://www.aplusfoodsafety.com/ $13.00 English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, ASL, Filipino http://www.cafoodhandlers.com/eFoodMain.aspx $9.00 English & Spanish https://www.servsafe.com/access/SS/Catalog/ProductDetail/SSECT6CA $15.00 English, Spanish, Chinese http://www.tapseries.com/courses/shop/foodhandler/casd $12.95 English & Spanish

Required Attachments: Resume Letter of Intent 3 Letters of Recommendation Food Handler s Card

• Food Handler s Certificate
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

If you do not currently hold a Food Handler s Card, the following are some online options, authorized by the County of San Diego. http://www.123premierfoodsafety.com/SanDiegoCounty $9.95 English & Spanish http://www.aplusfoodsafety.com/ $12.95 English & Spanish http://www.aplusfoodsafety.com/ $13.00 English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, ASL, Filipino http://www.cafoodhandlers.com/eFoodMain.aspx $9.00 English & Spanish https://www.servsafe.com/access/SS/Catalog/ProductDetail/SSECT6CA $15.00 English, Spanish, Chinese http://www.tapseries.com/courses/shop/foodhandler/casd $12.95 English & Spanish

Required Attachments: Resume Letter of Intent 3 Letters of Recommendation Food Handler s Card

• Food Handler s Certificate
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (THREE)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Employment subject to: Pre-placement Physical Exam Panel Interview Pre-placement Assessment Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance (RE *TB Clearance

Comments and Other Information

Employment subject to: Pre-placement Physical Exam Panel Interview Pre-placement Assessment Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance (RE *TB Clearance

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